46 beggars were removed from some “strategic areas” in Ilorin, the state capital, by the Kwara State Government on Thursday. The exercise, according to state commissioner for societal development, Opeyemi Afolashade, was part of the government’s coordinated efforts to eradicate all societal threats brought on by roadside begging in the …
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Makinde mourns as 42nd Olubadan dies
Olatunde Oluwasola| Oyo State governor, Engr. Abiodun Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr.Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. This demise announcement was made on Thursday night in a statement, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday …
Read More »Tinubu, Makinde, UI, others mourn Olubadan
President Bola Tinubu has described as shocking the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. This is as he celebrates his remarkable life of service to his people, the state, and the nation.Balogun, who died on Thursday at the age of …
Read More »Oba Olakulehin to emerge new Olubadan
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. He hails from Ita Baale in Ibadan North East Local Government and was a member of the House of Representatives in the Third Republic.It is expected that palace drummers will move from Alli-Iwo to …
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